2.4L Coolant Fill
- Test the coolant concentration level and be sure the concentration level is correct. Refer to COOLING/ENGINE/COOLANT/DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
- If using the universal fill funnel, special tool (special tool #8195A, Funnel) select the appropriate fitting extension, locking ring and attach to the fill neck of the cooling system.
- Make sure the adapter seal fits firmly against the inside of the fill neck base to ensure a good seal. After the extension and locking ring are installed, make sure the extension can not be moved. This will confirm a good seal.
- Select a length of clear hose that is long enough to reach from the radiator fill vent outlet to the coolant bottle.
- Attach the hose to the radiator fill vent outlet and place the other end in the fill funnel.NOTE:
The hose attachment will aid in air removal.
- Disconnect the coolant bottle return hose at the bottle end of the hose. Cap the coolant bottle nipple.
- Attach the funnel (1) to the extension (3) and fill with coolant.NOTE:
The valve will need to be opened enough to allow air and coolant to escape into the attached hose. DO NOT remove the valve (1) from the radiator (3).
- Rotate the radiator vent valve handle (1) counterclockwise approximately 180°.
- Add coolant to the funnel.NOTE:
Make sure a sign of coolant is present in the clear hose. It may be necessary to add more coolant to the funnel to accomplish this.
NOTE:The higher the fluid level, the better the bleed results.
- Continue to add coolant until it is free of bubbles and settles at a level.
- Release the heater core return hose quick connect (1) by squeezing the two release tabs. Wait until a stream of coolant is present.NOTE:
Venting air from the heater core return hose will help the water pump to prime.
- Attach the quick connect.
Make sure the fitting is completely seated.
- Locate the cylinder head drain plug (3). It is located on the rear face of the head just forward of the thermostat housing (1).
- Using a 6 mm hex wrench (2), loosen the drain plug 5 full turns.
- Once fluid starts to seep from the area between the plug and the cylinder head, observe for fluid that is free of air bubbles. Once the fluid is clear of air, tighten the plug.
- Install the stopper (4) into the funnel base. The stopper will prevent the fluid that is left in the funnel from spilling out when separated from the extension.
- Rotate the radiator valve (1) clockwise to the closed position.
- Fill coolant recovery container to the FULL mark.
- Remove the funnel, extension and locking ring.
- Remove the cap from the coolant bottle nipple.
- Attach the coolant bottle return hose to the bottle with a NEW CLIC E® clamp.
- Top off the coolant bottle to the FULL line and install the cap.
- Start the engine and accelerate from idle to 3000 RPM while an assistant observes the coolant bottle return hose inlet at the top of the bottle.CAUTION:
If there is no flow present at the coolant bottle return hose inlet, you must repeat the procedure beginning at step 1 or engine damage may occur.
- While the engine RPMs are up, the fluid will push through the hose and into the bottle. Once the fluid is free of air pockets/bubbles and the hose becomes warm, allow the engine to return to idle.
- Run the engine until the thermostat opens, upper radiator hose will be warm to the touch.
- Pinch off the upper radiator hose for a minimum of 30 seconds and as long as 1 minute while running the engine at 3000 rpm.NOTE:
Forcing coolant through the oil cooler will purge air trapped in the oil cooler lines.
- Allow the engine to return to idle. Shut the engine off. Allow the cooling system to settle and cool down.
- Remove the coolant bottle cap.
- Open the radiator vent valve (1) until a solid flow of coolant is preset in the hose.
- Once coolant is evident in the hose, close the valve (1).
- Remove the clear hose from the fitting.
- Fill the coolant bottle to the FULL line. Install the cap.
- Check for leaks.